PLM Solution Architect

East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries • Lyons, PA

16h

About The Position

East Penn is currently seeking a PLM Solution Architect who will be responsible for the strategic design, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and associated business processes. This role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, IT, and Product Management to develop scalable digital solutions that support the complete product lifecycle from concept and development through production, service, and retirement. The position serves as the technical authority for PLM architecture, data governance, system integration, and digital engineering transformation initiatives across the enterprise.

Requirements

• Typically, with more than 10 years of Engineering experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of product development processes and engineering change management.
• Experience working in manufacturing and product development environments preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• Enterprise Solution Architecture
• Product Lifecycle Management Systems
• Engineering Change Management
• Configuration Management
• Business Process Analysis
• Data Governance
• Project Management
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Technical Leadership
• Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project

Nice To Haves

• Teamcenter, Windchill, 3DEXPERIENCE, Arena, Propel, or equivalent PLM platforms
• CAD Integration Experience
• ERP Integration Experience
• SQL and Data Modeling Knowledge
• SaaS and Cloud Architecture Experience
• APQP / PPAP Core Tools
• Agile Project Management
• Six Sigma Methodologies
• Change Management Methodologies

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical owner and architect of the company's PLM ecosystem.
• Define and maintain PLM strategy, roadmap, standards, and governance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT to align PLM capabilities with business objectives.
• Lead enterprise PLM implementations, upgrades, migrations, and optimization initiatives.
• Design and maintain system architectures supporting product structure, bills of material, document management, change management, and configuration management.
• Define integration strategies between PLM and enterprise systems such as ERP, MES, CAD, CRM, quality management systems, and data warehouses.
• Develop and maintain PLM data models, workflows, security structures, and business rules.
• Support engineering change management processes, including change requests, change orders, approvals, and release procedures.
• Establish data governance practices that ensure accuracy, consistency, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies that enhance digital product development capabilities.
• Lead requirements gathering and solution design activities for new PLM functionality.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, training materials, and project updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support business process standardization across engineering and product development organizations.
• Provide guidance to technical teams, business analysts, administrators, and application developers.
• Participate in regular project reviews and digital transformation initiatives.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Perform other duties that become essential to the position.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and paid vacation days annually
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior